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What is a Run-On Sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a Complete Sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a Fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is an Independent Clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a Dependent Clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.